ICANT writes:
There is a creation event that takes place in Genesis 1:1.
The history of that creation is recorded in Genesis 2:4-25.
well you see, i and many others dont see it that way.
The earth was not created in 1 day.
The earth was created along with the universe/heavens over milleniums of time. The entire 'time' is what is one 'day'.
In chpt 1 vs 2, the existing earth was in a primitive condition so God proceeds to work on it to prepare it for habitation. Chpt 1 is a chronological description of that creative process said to span 6 time periods or 6 'days'
Chpt 2 gives a recap of the creative process after its completion. The 7th day begins and God rests thus signifying that everything he had planned to create was complete.
From vs 5 onward, the writer gives us more detailed info about Adams creations, the garden & the woman in their original condition.
Chpt 3 explains how the first 2 humans came to loose their garden home and how they became sinners.
Chpt 4 tells us about their first children of Adam and Eve
Chpt 5 traces the family line of Adam from his 3rd son Seth - Noah.
You dont see a pattern forming here with regard to the genesis account?